Fixed Income Analyst

**Job Summary**

**What is the opportunity?**

Do you have strong organizational skills? Do you consider yourself to be detail oriented? Do you possess the ability to work efficiently both independently and within a team environment? Do you possess the ability to work efficiently in a high volume, time sensitive environment?

The Fixed Income Purchases and Sales group within RBC Capital Market’s Global Operations division, is looking for an entry level Analyst to perform daily processing, clearance, settlement and/or Purchase & Sales functions associated Federal and Non-Federal Fixed Income securities. This group is focused on supporting fixed income products across North America. This is an exciting opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team providing critical back-office support for the firm's day-to-day business activities, while contributing towards the division's target operating model.

**What will you do?**
- Effectively work with teams across multiple business entities in a fast paced environment to ensure the settlement of US Fixed Income trades
- Take ownership of inquiries, deliver on commitments, and ask for support as needed
- Trade Confirmations (verbal/written)
- Cash, position break and claim resolution
- Handle all trade exceptions on a timely basis and troubleshoot trade issues prior to settlement
- Ensure compliance of all department procedures and policies
- Work on Canadian statutory holidays is required (Time in lieu will be provided)

**What do you need to succeed?**

**Must haves**:

- New Graduate or 1 - 2 years of work experience
- Located near the Halifax office and follow hybrid work arrangements
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
- Ability to work in a fast past environment
- Detail oriented, organized and results driven
- Strong analytical skills with problem solving abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment and support others as required
- Proficient computer skills in Windows based software

**Nice-to-haves**
- Basic understanding of Fixed Income Products
- Recognized financial industry qualifications (ie. CSC, SIE, SERIES-99, CFA Level 1)
- Experience with Excel Macros/VBA and access databases
- Experience with Broadridge Impact
- Knowledge of systems employed by Depository Trust Company (DTCC) including CMU/RTTM and settlements web

**What’s in it for you?**

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.
- A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable
- Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
- Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
- Opportunities to do challenging work
- Opportunities to take on progressively greater accountabilities

**Job Skills**

Adaptability, Business, Critical Thinking, Customer Service, Decision Making, Effectiveness Measurement, Leadership, Operational Delivery, Process Improvements, Time Management

**Additional Job Details**

**Address**:
90 WESTERN PKY:BEDFORD

**City**:
BEDFORD

**Country**:
Canada

**Work hours/week**:
37.5

**Employment Type**:
Full time

**Platform**:
CAPITAL MARKETS

**Job Type**:
Regular

**Pay Type**:
Salaried

**Posted Date**:
2025-02-01

**Application Deadline**:
2025-02-15

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